#A2AD59 Hex Color
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#a2ad59 is a muted, warm yellow with soft olive-green undertones and a mellow pastel quality. Its low saturation creates a gentle, youthful mood suited to spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and welcoming backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or deep charcoal; black text remains highly legible. The hex code is #a2ad59.
Questions about #a2ad59
What is #a2ad59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2ad59 is rgb(162, 173, 89), in HSL hsl(68, 34%, 51%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 49%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #a2ad59?
#a2ad59 pairs with cream for a soft look, deep charcoal for clear contrast, and muted terracotta or burgundy for a warmer, earthier palette while keeping the low-saturation base approachable and versatile.
Is #a2ad59 warm or cool?
#a2ad59 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base is softened by olive-green undertones, while low saturation keeps the warmth gentle rather than bright and gives it a calm, youthful mood.
Is #a2ad59 readable on white or black?
#a2ad59 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.